Category Archives: Truck Accident
When An 80,000-Pound Problem Meets Ordinary Traffic Law: Florida’s Truck Accident Rules
Most people assume a truck crash is just a car crash with a bigger vehicle. It isn’t. The moment a commercial truck is involved, an entirely different layer of law gets stacked on top of Florida’s ordinary traffic rules, and that layer changes almost everything about how a claim gets built. Why Size Changes… Read More »
Finding Early Evidence At The Scene Of Your Truck Accident: Your Guide
Truck accident claims live or die on the evidence collected immediately at the scene. Skid marks vanish, vehicle parts are cleared, and camera footage gets overwritten. Point? If you don’t act fast, you lose your leverage. At Madonna Law Group, we’ve seen good cases turn sour because vital proof evaporated. Here’s your crash-scene survival… Read More »
Woman Killed In Pasco County Truck Accident
It can be scary to drive around semi trucks. Drivers are not always well-equipped to handle these heavy vehicles. They are often unpredictable, switching lanes without warning and turning in front of other vehicles. These types of maneuvers can lead to serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, and even fatalities. Sadly, a Dade City woman was… Read More »
Deputy Injured In Tanker Truck Crash
Tanker trucks are heavy vehicles that weigh tens of thousands of pounds. Getting involved in an accident with one of them can be a dangerous or even deadly situation. A Pinellas County deputy suffered serious injuries after a crash with a tanker truck in Pasco County. Fortunately, he is expected to be OK. The… Read More »
Man Killed In Garbage Truck Accident
In a crash involving a garbage truck and a motorcycle, the garbage truck is always going to win. It’s a sad fact of life and unfortunately it rang true for a man from Lutz. He was recently killed in a collision with a garbage truck. The fatal crash happened on the morning of May… Read More »
1 Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash
Semi trucks and tractor-trailers are huge vehicles that can cause serious damages. In fact, a collision with such a truck can cause fatality. A 63-year-old man was killed after colliding with a semi truck in Pasco County. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of January 19 on US-301. A tractor-trailer, driven by a… Read More »
Woman Killed In Truck Accident
Florida sees its share of semi trucks. These large vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds and be deadly in a crash. Sadly, this was recently the case for an elderly woman who was killed in a car-truck crash in Zephyrhills. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of February 16 on US-301…. Read More »
Falling Cargo Causes Accident On I-75
When driving, you need to be wary of the vehicles in front of you, especially if they are carrying heavy materials such as wood. This cargo can suddenly fall off the truck without warning, spilling onto the road and hitting vehicles. This happened on Interstate 75 in Pasco County on the morning of May… Read More »
Driver Killed After Going Under Semi Truck On I-95
Semi trucks are common sights on Florida highways, but it’s important for other motorists to keep their distance. Getting too close to these large vehicles could result in a fatal crash, so drivers need to be careful. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A woman was killed after colliding with a semi… Read More »
7 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Sarasota
There’s a lot of semi truck traffic in Florida. It can be hard for these large vehicles to navigate through traffic when it’s at a standstill. If the truck driver fails to slow down in time, the vehicle can cause significant damage. This is what recently happened in Sarasota. A semi truck plowed into… Read More »